EXPIRED

This job expired on 26 May 2026

  • Closing date

    26 May 2026 at 2:37pm

  • Date listed

    5 May 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Other leadership role

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Subject

Sociology

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

MPS/UPS

Additional allowances

plus TLR2c

What skills and experience we're looking for

Join us at Elliott Hudson College:

We are seeking to appoint a Subject Leader of Sociology to join a college that is committed to transforming the lives of young people across our region.

Within GORSE, we aspire for every young person to acquire the gift of choice and at Elliott Hudson College we are committed to building a community in which all students and staff can thrive. By adopting an approach where we all try to be, and do, a bit better each day, we build a culture of excellence in which all can flourish.

The ideal applicant will be:

  • A teacher with a good understanding of A Level Sociology.
  • A motivated and committed classroom practitioner with a successful performance record at Key Stage 5.
  • Passionate about education and an advocate for making a difference to disadvantaged students.
  • Able to demonstrate a proven track record for raising standards and achievement.

What the school offers its staff

As a trust, we have a great responsibility to ensure that professionals at every stage in their career have the opportunity to enjoy expert support and training. We are pleased to offer a generous benefits package to our team - as we work together to create a rewarding future for all including:

  • Free on-site parking.
  • Membership to a government pension scheme.
  • £2k Cycle to work scheme.
  • Specsavers scheme
  • Access to an Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Subject Leader of Sociology.pdf - 227 KB (opens in new tab)

About Elliott Hudson College

Organisation type
Free School, ages 16 to 19
Education phase
Sixth form or college
Size
1480 pupils enrolled
Age range
16 to 19
Ofsted report
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Website
Elliott Hudson College website
Email address
recruitment@elliotthudsoncollege.ac.uk
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Elliott Hudson College is part of the nationally renowned The GORSE Academies Trust and is therefore able to offer you an all-round outstanding experience. This will       ensure that you gain the qualifications and portfolio that you need to progress to your choice of higher education provider or professional employment. Elliott Hudson College will, as its central mission, focus on ensuring that young people in the Leeds city region enjoy access to truly inspirational academic Post-16 education.


The mission of Elliott Hudson College is to create a culture of excellence in which all thrive. All members of our community understand that a culture of excellence is achieved by each person doing a little better each day. By adopting this mindset over a prolonged period of time, all within our community can achieve excellence but also create a culture that encourages excellence in others.

Please see our staff prospectus here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/18o4eFAUs1lk4VbWjHCLmzFtc2mPaIizy/view

Arranging a visit to Elliott Hudson College

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@elliotthudsoncollege.ac.uk.

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